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Around 30 bodies found in migrant boat off the coast of Sicily

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Rome - About 30 bodies have been found in a migrant boat stopped between Sicily and the North African coast, Italian news agencies reported Monday, citing the navy and coastguard.

 

The rescuers made the gruesome discovery when they boarded a fishing boat carrying around 590 refugees and migrants to evacuate those in most distress, including two pregnant women.

 

The immigrants apparently died of asphyxiation, the news agencies said. (AFP)

 

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